{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Flex in Five with Mike Kriel","title":"12 factors that predict whether coworking is right for you","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":761,"description":"What does a coworking operator actually look for in your building?\nIn this episode, Mike breaks down Launch's proprietary 12-point evaluation system. This is the weighted criteria we use to determine whether a building is set up to succeed with flexible workspace.\nFrom competition proximity to amenity activation, capital strength to tenant mix, this is the same scoring system Launch has used for 10 years to predict financial performance.\nThe 12 points are:\n1. Proximity of competition\n2. Quality of competition\n3. Professional management services\n4. Entrepreneurial strength and mindset\n5. Capital strength\n6. Risk tolerance\n7. Building class\n8. Operator alignment with building class\n9. Parking\n10. Amenities in the building\n11. Activation of those amenities\n12. Vacancy and tenant stack\nHow do your business and your building stack up against these criteria?\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nConnect with Mike\nhttps://launchworkplaces.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kriel-a43994/  \n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nAbout Flex in Five with Mike Kriel\nHow do you make money in the flexible workspace industry? Mike Kriel, CEO of Launch Workplaces, breaks down the opportunities, trends, and strategies that are working right now, in five minutes or less.\nHonest and unfiltered, each episode tackles one focused topic, from what's working in coworking to emerging opportunities for commercial landlords, brokers, developers, and operators.\nDrawing from real-world experience and conversations across the industry, Mike delivers actionable insights designed to help you grow your piece of the pie in this ever-evolving market.\nWant to learn more about how to add a profitable coworking operation to your building? Download our free Commercial Landlord's Guide to Flexible Office Space:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ttKRiFAVun6jXTNReW4JYMtCoW1yNwQtmZQDgeflZj4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMTE1/MGYzMmJkZGQ4MjI5/Y2NkZDIxNDI0YzMy/NjNhZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}